Chapter 378: Demon King's Determination and Clear Entrustment

The Great Free Demon King was dressed in a silver robe. Looking at the slightly dim jade seal in front of him, with his bald head, he felt a little... funny.

The coronation ceremony was successful. The Ten Thousand Demons Banner in his hand was stirring up a mighty momentum. When Wu Zhi saw this thing, he couldn't help but feel a little afraid.

But when I looked at the Great Free Demon King again, I felt very sympathetic:

Because of the Demon King's Dao Fruit...it became lame.

"Zheng Fa..."

The Great Free Demon Emperor murmured in a low voice, and his voice was like the clashing of golden swords, which spread outside the Thirty-three Heavens Palace and stirred up dozens of waves on the sea.

Below the Heavenly Palace, the sea monsters fled in all directions, as if a punishment from heaven had come.

Not only was Wuzhi not afraid, on the contrary... he even wanted to laugh.

During the previous ceremony, the oath recited by the Great Free Demon King made him feel quite unhappy.

Hundreds of races bowed their heads, and all spirits surrendered...

Such words are often sensed by heaven and earth, and will be heard by all the monsters.

It was definitely not a casual remark. In Wuzhi's opinion, the elders of the five Xuanwei sects all underestimated the ambition of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor.

...Maybe I didn't look down on him, but I really didn't think highly of this poor man.

But as a spirit incarnation, Wuzhi naturally did not dare to look down on the Great Free Demon King. Now that he had suffered a setback, he was relieved instead.

"The Demon King Dao Fruit in Zheng Fa's hand has changed..."

Wuzhi's heart skipped a beat; he hadn't expected this to be the reason.

"Isn't it the same as you, the Demon King?"

The Great Free Demon King nodded slightly. He was originally the ancestor of demons and had his own Taoist fruit. Now he has transformed into the Great Free Demon King. In fact, what he did was similar to what Zheng Fa did.

"This is not an easy matter..."

Wuzhi also frowned.

His fear of the Great Free Demon King did not hinder cooperation between the two sides.

He believed that the Great Free Demon King also knew the whole story.

The two people’s goals are quite consistent - Zheng Fa.

He wants the Pure and Tranquil Bamboo, and the Great Free Demon Emperor wants to perfect the Demon Emperor's Dao Fruit.

"I can't wait any longer." The eyes of the Great Free Demon King were dark. He no longer had the calmness he had before the coronation ceremony. Instead, he was full of determination. "If I wait any longer, the Demon King Dao Fruit in Zheng Fa's hand will completely change..."

"It is almost impossible for me to perfect the Demon King Dao Fruit."

Wu Zhi felt strange. Didn't you try to force Zheng Fa out of Jiushan before? Now it seems that who is forcing whom? "The Demon King wants to..."

"Sign up all the monsters and defeat nine mountains!"

"What if the four Xuanwei sects try to stop us?"

The Great Free Demon King has now made up his mind and does not seem to be leaving himself any chance to retreat:

"It's just a fight!" He smiled again: "Tai Shang Dao, are they willing to fight to the death for Zheng Fa?"

Wuzhi shook his head. As far as he knew, Zheng Fa had rejected the offers from the three Tai Shang Dao sects one after another, which had displeased some people.

If they don't hold us back, it means they are broad-minded.

What’s more, he has to face the desperate Great Freedom Demon King.

But thinking back to when the Great Free Demon King had been sitting on the throne securely before, he now had to fight to the death, and even had to gamble on the attitudes of the Supreme Daoists.

Thinking of this, he looked at the Great Free Demon King and suddenly became a little doubtful. He was even more worried about whether he could snatch the Qingjing Bamboo.

…

Youmingxian and Chen Ting were also very worried.

They looked at the Nine Nether Talisman in front of them and were silent for a long time.

The Netherworld Immortal suddenly said, "I can't wait any longer."

Chen Ting was stunned. This sounded familiar. Oh, right, didn't the Demon King just say that? "If the Demon King really seized the Demon King Dao Fruit from Zheng Fa, his strength would increase greatly, and he would be even more difficult to deal with." The Netherworld Immortal looked at Chen Ting, and a fierce look flashed across his face. "If we want to complete the task entrusted by the Saint Ancestor, I'm afraid this is the only chance we have."

"If Zheng Fa or the Supreme Dao can... kill the Demon King, they must at least seriously injure him."

"I'll have a chance if I wait."

Chen Ting was silent for a long time before he slowly nodded, picked up the Nine Nether Talisman and slapped it on his forehead...

…

Zheng Fa of the Nine Mountains Realm doesn't know yet that he has now forced the Great Freedom Demon King and his two close spies into a corner.

He was still practicing with Xie Qingxue—or rather, practicing sword skills with Xie Qingxue.

Yan Wushuang looked at his good brother and his senior sister, and felt that something was wrong with the scene:

Zheng Fa closed his eyes and took a breath for a moment, then opened his eyes and looked at the Qingping Sword.

Xie Qingxue's figure turned into nothingness and disappeared.

Soon, an aura that Yan Wushuang was extremely familiar with appeared on the Qingping Sword!

As a true disciple of the Tianhe Sect, he still recognized the method of the unity of man and sword.

The problem is…

Wherever Zheng Fa points, Senior Sister hits. The power of Qingping Sword is many times stronger than before! Is this reasonable?

Isn't he so treacherous? Yan Wushuang looked at Xie Qingxue with a confused look in his eyes - is there a talent for being a traitor?

After Zheng Fa and Xie Qingxue tried three moves, Xie Qingxue's figure flashed out from the Qingping Sword. The two smiled at each other, and were very satisfied with each other: Zheng Fa had already practiced the "Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method" for more than half, and his control over the Qingping Sword was in-depth.

Xie Qingxue and Zheng Fa now have a mutual understanding, and the two of them complement each other.

Of course, Xie Qingxue was even more satisfied that Zheng Fa had already taught her the "Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method":

In this way, the power of the Qingping Sword will naturally be stronger.

Even without Zheng Fa in the future, the strength that Xie Qingxue can exert with the Qingping Sword will be incomparable to before.

Xie Qingxue could even say that she was probably the greatest sword master of the Qingping Sword... and among all the sword spirits, she was the one who could best unleash the power of this magical sword!

"Brother Zheng, Brother Zheng, didn't you say you would teach me the Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method?"

Suddenly, Yan Wushuang's voice rang in their ears.

His face was filled with desire, anticipation and reverie.

Xie Qingxue's face changed, staring at this junior fellow apprentice——

Yan Wushuang had evil ambitions and was trying to commit treason. Did she think she couldn't see that? Zheng Fa was stunned, secretly glanced at Xie Qingxue, and said nothing.

Yan Wushuang was anxious now. I also made contributions to the "Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method"!

Is Zheng Fa going to go back on his word?

This won’t do! He muttered for a long time before Zheng Fa sighed and glanced at Xie Qingxue again.

"I can pass it on."

Yan Wushuang was overjoyed and was about to nod.

"If you dare to learn, don't blame me for being cruel."

Xie Qingxue said with a cold face, words that showed no trace of fellow-disciple feelings.

"He...you...I..."

Yan Wushuang first pointed at Zheng Fa, then at Xie Qingxue, and finally at the tip of his nose. He only said three words, but those three words contained a grievance that could not be washed away in three lifetimes.

Xie Qingxue is now very afraid of the "Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method", but as Xie Qingxue practices this method, Zheng Fa discovers that the Qingping Sword probably has its own standards.

At least, such a strong reaction seemed to only occur to Zheng Fa, who was practicing the "Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method" for the first time.

Even for Xie Qingxue, it is difficult to fully activate this sword. It can only be said that it can enhance the tacit understanding between it and the Qingping Sword.

Even so, before we figure out whether this thing can be overcome.

Xie Qingxue is now unwilling to let the Nine Mountains Golden Elixir Method spread too widely, and even more unwilling to let Yan Wushuang learn it...

How could she survive in Tianhe Sect from now on? "My father..." Yan Wushuang puffed out his chest, refusing to give up.

"The leader said that if you really betray Tianhe Sect, you will be executed on the spot!"

Xie Qingxue said coldly.

Yan Wushuang was depressed, but he was still muttering: "You are also..."

"So you're stupid."

Zheng Fa, who was standing by, agreed with this.

Yan Wushuang is so careless. It hasn't been long since he returned, but everything is almost exposed.

Xie Qingxue is amazing. For so long, if it weren’t for the Qingping Sword, who would have known that she was a traitor?

…

As they were talking, Zheng Fa's expression suddenly changed. He said goodbye to Xie Qingxue and the others, "We have guests. I have to leave now."

He left the two and came to Tiangong Island, where Senior Sister Zhang and Master Tongming were already waiting.

"Master?"

Master Tongming looked a little tired.

This was strange. This person was a transformed god after all, so how could he have such an expression? Zheng Fa soon understood.

"These days, I cleaned up Tongming Mountain, buried the dead disciples, and settled the remaining people."

Hearing Master Tongming's gloomy tone, Zheng Fa was speechless for a moment.

Master Tongming is really pitiful.

Today, the spiritual vein of Tongming Mountain has been cut off, and only one in ten disciples is left. The clan is almost wiped out.

He could only say: "Master, please accept my condolences..."

Zheng Fa also had some understanding of this man's feelings towards the sect he founded.

Master Tongming nodded, and suddenly asked something that he didn't quite understand: "Do you want the Hundred Immortals Alliance?"

"ah?"

"I would like to entrust the remaining disciples of the Hundred Immortals Alliance and Tongming Mountain to you."

Zheng Fa looked at Master Tongming in surprise: "Master, are you preparing to leave?"

Master Tongming nodded and said, "Yes, Master Mingde wants to return to the mountain. If he thinks highly of me, he can take me back to the Supreme Dao."

Zheng Fa's expression was a little strange: "Then congratulations, Master."

For Master Tongming, the loss of Tongming Mountain seemed to be a bad thing, but being able to return to Tai Shang Dao was actually a good thing.

What's more, Master Mingde is a good person. With his care, Master Tongming's future life should not be too difficult.

"Then why not take the disciples of Tongming Mountain away..."

Master Tongming shook his head and said, "As a spirit, I can naturally stand firm in the Supreme Dao, but they..."

It seems that it is not easy to survive in the Tai Shang Dao.

Zheng Fa was thinking in his heart that Master Tongming's intention was very simple. He wanted to find a backer for his remaining disciples and the sects of the Baixian League.

Choosing the Nine Mountains Realm was not unexpected to Zheng Fa.

In this world, apart from the Five Xuanwei Sects, are there any other immortal sects stronger than the Nine Mountains Realm?

He is now considering whether to accept this force.

The Hundred Immortals Alliance has been badly damaged now, but there are still many cultivators left, so it is actually a very large force.

But the mess that happened in the Hundred Immortals Alliance in the past left Zheng Fa with a huge psychological trauma - this Hundred Immortals Alliance was full of leaks.

Master Tongming seemed to have realized something and added:

"In fact, I also asked the leaders of several major sects, and they were... very excited."

"Um?"

Zheng Fa was startled, and then he heard Master Tongming laugh and say:

"Those disciples who entered the Nine Mountains Realm before, each of them praised the Nine Mountains Realm so highly in their letters."

"The most important thing is that none of them wants to return to Xuanwei Realm."

"This matter has spread throughout my Hundred Immortals Alliance."

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Zheng Fa was stunned for a moment. He really didn't know this. Generally speaking, he wouldn't read those people's letters.

I didn't even know this happened.

This is voting with your feet... People in the Xuanwei world also understand this!

Master Tongming saw that he really didn't know, and his expression was even more hurt. He shook his head and sighed: "I originally guessed that you probably didn't do it on purpose... But after the Hundred Immortals Dharma Assembly was held in Jiushan Realm, the morale of the Hundred Immortals Alliance was scattered."

“…”

Does this sound like it's my fault? "Your Golden Elixir Ceremony is too impressive, and so is the market."

Master Tongming looked at Zheng Fa with a complicated expression, as if he was still a little resentful: "If it weren't for the fact that your Nine Mountains Realm couldn't get in, those people would have come one after another."

After a while, he cursed: "Those ungrateful people, when they heard that I was going to hand over the Hundred Immortals Alliance to you, they were all so happy..."

…

Senior Sister Zhang, who was standing by, had a usually cold face but now became speechless, as if she had imagined the scene at that time. She looked at Master Tongming with some sympathy in her eyes.

Now that everything has been said, Master Tongming said bluntly:

"If people's hearts are still there, I actually want to reorganize the Hundred Immortals Alliance."

"But now..."

After hearing this, Zheng Fa looked at Master Tongming with a puzzled look in his eyes - is this man so generous? "I have a request."

"Um?"

"Don't change the name of the Hundred Immortals Alliance."

Zheng Fa looked puzzled, but Senior Sister Zhang beside him suddenly realized: "I heard that the Hundred Immortals Alliance's Xuanwei Sixth..."

"That was just my nonsense." Master Tongming's face turned red for a rare moment.

Got it.

The hype boss.

Even I was deceived by him!

At this time, Zheng Fa could also understand that this Master Tongming probably still had many reluctances towards the Hundred Immortals Alliance, but the people of the Hundred Immortals Alliance, given the current situation, did not allow him to have such thoughts.

"I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it to someone else."

"Only the Nine Mountains Realm can perhaps allow the Hundred Immortals Alliance to survive for a while longer."

Before leaving, Master Tongming spoke sincerely to Zheng Fa.

…

Because of Master Tongming's entrustment, Zheng Fa also found Master and others.

"It means that if we agree, we will become the leader of the Hundred Immortals Alliance?"

Uncle Pang jumped up first, his tone quite excited.

Even Elder Lian Yuan and Master Huang had happy looks on their faces.

Zheng Fa could also understand the two people's thoughts. Although the Nine Mountains Realm had been developing rapidly, the Hundred Immortals Alliance was different after all.

Back then, the Jiushan Sect suffered some injustice within the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

Now that he has returned and become the leader, this is different.

After all, Jiushan Sect was originally a sect within the Hundred Immortals Alliance, and these three elders have many old friends in the Hundred Immortals Alliance. This wave is almost like returning home in wealth and honor.

Zheng Fa was secretly happy when he saw the high school group chat before...

I can understand that.

Senior Sister Zhang didn't say anything, but just looked at Zheng Fa, as if waiting for his decision.

Zheng Fa thought for a long time and nodded: "Although taking over the Hundred Immortals Alliance is a bit risky, the benefits are greater."

"One is strength." Zheng Fa analyzed slowly, "Although the Hundred Immortals Alliance has no gods, there are still many Yuanying left, and the power of the immortal formation is also extraordinary."

"One is resources. Although we can refine spiritual materials, many things are cheaper because they are naturally available..."

“There are actually many other benefits.”

After hearing Zheng Fa's two sentences, the elders also understood Zheng Fa's inclination.

Zheng Fa's meaning was very clear. Joining some kind of Tai Shang Dao Hao Ri Shan or something like that and losing autonomy would not be a good idea.

As for me, I can give it a try.

…

Two days later, in the Heavenly Palace of the Nine Mountains Realm, Zheng Fa and Master Tongming sat at the top.

The remaining leaders and elders of the Hundred Immortals Alliance sat below, looking at each other, feeling quite uneasy.

Naturally, they were a little envious of the strength and skills of the Jiushan Sect.

But on the other hand, the Nine Mountain Realm is stronger than Tongming Mountain, which also makes them worry...that they will lose power.

At this point, when it came time to really change the leader, the previous excitement faded away, and instead worry prevailed, and people began to feel anxious about gains and losses.

Now I come here, I also want to hear what Zheng Fa has to say.

Some people even murmured in their hearts that if the Jiushan Sect was too overbearing, it would be better to just leave the Baixian League.

Zheng Fa looked at the expressions of these people and understood what they were thinking.

To be honest, Master Tongming's management of the Hundred Immortals Alliance was careless, which left the Alliance with many loopholes, but at the same time he also gave these sects a lot of freedom.

Zheng Fa, that would not be the case.

Seeing that all these people were looking at him, he spoke loudly, "If anyone is unwilling to obey my Nine Mountains Sect, or has any doubts, please raise them."

A group of people looked at each other, and the leader of Qingmu Sect stood up and bowed to Zheng Fa, saying:

"Master Zheng, Nine Mountain Sect, we naturally admire you."

“But I wonder what the rules of the Hundred Immortals Alliance will be if the Nine Mountains Sect becomes the leader?”

"How much offering should we pay every year?"

"Or... just merge into the Nine Mountains Realm?"

The head of the Qingmu Sect looked somewhat uneasy.

They all have children in the Nine Mountains Realm, and in fact, it can be seen that Zheng Fa is a person with a strong desire for control, or in other words, an extremely cautious person.

Would he allow these sects to do what they want? Zheng Fa thought for a while and said, "I have two documents here. Take a look at them first."

He tapped the table with his finger, and several stacks of documents on the table fell into the hands of these leaders like white doves.

The leader of the Qingmu Sect first opened a "Treaty of Mutual Assistance"

He understood it as soon as he flipped through it.

“Don’t kill each other.”

"If there is a dispute, we can discuss it in the Nine Mountains Realm."

"Stand united against all odds."

These are principled requirements.

There are many more details, such as recruiting all Nascent Souls to practice the Immortal Formation and so on.

This is actually easy to understand.

Zheng Fa wanted to take back the power - from now on, these leaders would no longer be able to instigate internal strife within the Hundred Immortals Alliance, and it would be even more impossible for them to watch the Jiushan Sect face the Great Freedom Demon Sect alone as they did in the past.

Of course, they will also be protected by the Jiushan Sect at the same time.

This made all the leaders a little hesitant.

Although this treaty was not without benefits for them, on the other hand, it did make them lose a lot of freedom.

At least it's much stricter than Master Tongming.

When these people looked at each other and then at Master Tongming, their eyes actually began to miss him...

The looks in their eyes made Master Tongming feel somewhat proud at the moment - now you know that I am fine?

But the leader of the Qingmu Sect and others also knew that since Zheng Fa had given the conditions, he probably would not change them.

Now they are considered to be in a weak position - in essence, they are seeking the protection of the Nine Mountains Realm.

With a little repression, the head of the Aoki Sect opened the second document: the "Customs Union Treaty".

He took a look and suddenly shouted:

"Master Zheng, you don't want to offer sacrifices?"

"We just need to join this customs union?"

Zheng Fa smiled and nodded slightly.

All the Nascent Souls in the hall were shocked and talking a lot, and their expressions became much brighter.

Power is power, but cultivators still care most about their cultivation, and cultivation is naturally related to resources - you know, Tongming Mountain actually required a lot of offerings before.

Zheng Fa is really generous now! Moreover, this also means that Zheng Fa has no intention to annex these small sects!

How can we not make them feel at ease?

Seeing them like this, Zheng Fa was also laughing secretly. To him, sects like the Baixian League were not very attractive. In fact, at the beginning, he even preferred to communicate in a relatively distant way.

There are still many secrets in the Nine Mountains Realm that cannot be revealed to the outside world.

What attracted him were the resources and... the market of these sects! He glanced at the Customs Union Treaty at hand, then at the smiling faces of these people, and thought about the result calculated by Senior Sister Zhang...

Who says that if they don’t collect offerings, they can’t exploit these sects? Learn about the scissors gap between workers and peasants.

…

The leader of the Qingmu Sect and others, firstly, did not know the development within the Nine Mountains Realm, and secondly, they did not know what industry and agriculture were. Now they were signing the treaty with great joy.

After they signed their names, they looked up and saw Master Tongming again.

This time, the expressions on their faces were a bit angry - it was clearly written on their faces:

Yo? Are you still here?

(End of this chapter)